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The Lexington, London.

96 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JB

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Sun 15 NovDoors 18:30

Resident Punk UK Launch Party

The Lexington · London

About the book. Time-travel to the punk scene of 1970s New York and beyond—as seen through the eyes of its chief reporter known as “the original punk” who gave the movement its name. Part memoir and part cultural history, Resident Punk offers a no-holds-barred expose chronicling the iconic and unforgettable music scene that would become defined by bands like the Ramones, Blondie, Television, the Heartbreakers, and Talking Heads. In 1975 at just 19 years old, Legs McNeil—alongside John Holmstrom and Ged Dunn—cofounded PUNK magazine. In doing so, they inadvertently chronicled the start of a movement. McNeil’s role in the whole thing? To be their resident punk, embodying the zeitgeist the magazine was looking to capture, often by getting f*cked up with musicians, artists, writers, and hangers-on . . . and sleeping with a different girl every day of the week. Now, just in time for the 50th anniversary of PUNK magazine, Legs tells the stories behind the stories in a sleazy, star-studded adventure. The coauthor of Please Kill Me, Legs invites readers along for the ride as he tussles with musicians and artists, groupies and writers, Golden Age Hollywood film stars and legendar...

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Sat 21 NovDoors 19:00

Would-Be-Goods

The Lexington · London

Would-be-goods, with their elegant and evocative guitar pop, are promoting their latest album, 'Tears Before Bedtime'. Jessica Griffin, enigmatic star of 80s cult label él, is at the helm, with guitarist Peter Momtchiloff (Talulah Gosh, Heavenly), Debbie Green, drummer and darling of the London nineties garage scene (Headcoatees), and Andy Warren, legendary bassist of Adam and the Ants and The Monochrome Set. ‘Elegant and timeless guitar pop’ (Excellent Online) ‘Marvellous stuff.’ (Caroline Sullivan, The Guardian) ‘The elegance of Jessica Griffin’s writing… romantic with a capital R, and tender to a T… pretty impressive stuff.’ (In Love With These Times - Albums of the Year) ‘Catchy tunes delivered through Griffin’s gorgeous yet idiosyncratic singing voice… A perfect example of pop songcraft’ (Erasing Clouds) ‘Wonderful, bittersweet, warm and intelligent pop songs’ (Eardrums) ‘…smart words, lush baroque pop and stylish taste’ (Chickfactor) SUPPPORT Rachel Love Rachel was a co-founder and guitarist/singer/songwriter of the beloved post-punk and proto-indie pop trio, Dolly Mixture, who blended 1960s girl-group harmonies and melodic pop hooks. Rach...

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Sat 19 DecDoors 19:00

SLADY Return To The Lexington!

The Lexington · London

The world’s ONLY all-female Slade tribute band, Slady, are returning to The Lexington for their massive 2026 Christmas show! Get ready for a CRAZEEE night as the gals tear up this iconic North London boozer with the hits, the B-sides, and plenty of banter. It’s loud, it’s joyous, it’s pure glam-rock chaos — just how it should be. With an early start and a 10:30pm music curfew, the party kicks off fast and furious as DJs spin your faves before the band takes the stage. And never fear, the celebrations will roll straight downstairs afterwards, where Slady will be keeping the Christmas party going into the night.

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Sat 19 DecDoors 19:00

SLADY Return To The Lexington!

The Lexington · London

The world’s ONLY all-female Slade tribute band, Slady, are returning to The Lexington for their massive 2026 Christmas show! Get ready for a CRAZEEE night as the gals tear up this iconic North London boozer with the hits, the B-sides, and plenty of banter. It’s loud, it’s joyous, it’s pure glam-rock chaos — just how it should be. With an early start and a 10:30pm music curfew, the party kicks off fast and furious as DJs spin your faves before the band takes the stage. And never fear, the celebrations will roll straight downstairs afterwards, where Slady will be keeping the Christmas party going into the night.

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Mon 28 DecDoors 19:00

Ye Nuns, Unmarry Me

The Lexington · London

YE NUNS You know the score! Multiple instrument/mic wielding beings who aren't men make a row! They make a glorious / spectacular/ spectacle of themselves. They do sprangs (of course!) and uber-kssshhhh fuzzzzzzz screeeeches and also peep peep here comes pepe le pew organ and tom-heavy relentless drum pounding beat-ddraggggging purgatorial endless rhythmic switcheroonies. and of course the banjo is like having your head dragged over a cheese grater (in a loving way) and the bass? WELL my friend that is a bass that drags you by the hair places you nosedown in an overdriven bassy speaker and lets you fall in the bass-i-verse Also multi-vocals chants / howls / screams and more. What the hell does that sound like? Check out some old vids and you tell me. Support from UNMARRY ME and a robot says... Unmarry Me is an underground post-punk / art-rock band featuring members associated with groups like Help She Can't Swim, Huggy Bear, Comet Gain, and Adulkt Life (including Lise Frances). I SAY they are like a fragile Midnight Cowboy / Taxi Driver mood of a band - like a broken Soft Cell. The only thing I can think of that sound like them at ALL is when Angel Corpus Christi covered the Taxi D...

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Tue 29 DecDoors 19:00

The Fallen Women

The Lexington · London

HERE WE GO AGAIN... It's that time of year where we gather at London's Fashionable The Lexington to have a good old sing along with special guests and a few (p)lucky members of the public. If you'd like to be one of said members please write to thefallenwomen(at)gmail(dot)com with your first, second and third song choices from the list below. Requests open at midday on Monday 23rd November on a first come, first served basis - please don't email before then as it won't count! "The Fallen women are a Fall that never were, comprised of veteran superstarlets of the indie scene, adept at recreating every era of the band's catalogue in a way that the band proper were never required to, be it gruelling dirges, garage punk bangers, or fizzy Falltronica. It's a shame Mark E Smith never lived to front The Fallen Women, as surely their turn to till the Fall sod would one day inevitably have come. Instead, as this strange performance art project surges ever forward, it is you that gets to front The Fall from another dimension. I've done it at half a dozen gigs and it's like riding a rocket. And it's true what they say. You never forget your first time." - Stewart Lee No Xmas For John Quays Mr...

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Sat 16 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

SHAKE SOME ACTON#186. THE PARKINSONS,KING SALAMI AND THE CUMBERLAND 3,TRASH CULTURE

The Lexington · London

To paraphrase our headline band,' It's A Long Way To Nowhere', but along the way , your protagonist ,Mannie, will have stacked up 65 years on this ol' piece of rock. So, ladies and gentlemen , it's a pleasure to announce a tip- top line up of live acts! Hell yes! It's THE PARKINSONS. Originally from Coimbra Portugal,formed in 2000 ( they starred in one of the seminal Punk films of all time), this band really needs no introduction.A rare gig by one of the best and most incendiary live acts of recent times. A jackhammer assault of white- hot Punk Rock n Roll.The Stooges on cheap speed, alcohol and cheaper thrills A melody soaked revelation for the Blank Generation.Q danger junkies wildest dreams and their live performances are legendary. KING SALAMI AND THE CUMBERLAND 3. Madcap brilliance is on the cards with these lads. An infectious mix of Rhythm and Blues,Rock and Roll and Caribbean vibes. Get her maracas out and dance like loons! TRASH CULTURE. 3 piece East London via Portugal,Trash,snotty and loud Punk Rock from the streets. They take no prisoners. A great d.j will be in attendance to spin the best music around. Do not miss this opportunity to party like crazy!!!

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Until Sat 23 Jan 20274 dates

The Winter Sprinter 2027

The Lexington · London

Fika Recordings present The Winter Sprinter 2027 - and we're delighted to announce our friends at Skep Wax are joining us, with 3 artists from their fine roster playing across the Winter Sprinter. Four nights and twelve bands - the perfect antidote to the January blues in the intimate surroundings of The Lexington. Wednesday: Railcard + tba + Foglights Thursday: Sweet Baboo + Coup Dur + Count Florida Friday: ME REX + Sekunderna + Happy Accidents Saturday: The Leaf Library + Tulpa + Adam Ross Wednesday 20th January: 1930-2300 Thursday 21st January: 1930-2300 Friday 22nd January: 1900-2230 Saturday 23rd January: 1900-2230 Concessions are available to anyone unable to afford a full price ticket, no questions asked. Ticket lists will be merged on the door, so you'll just give your name as usual.

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Fri 26 Mar 2027Doors 19:30

Babydoll Deadbeat

The Lexington · London

UXB Music Promotion & Sounds of The Suburbs Records present https://www.facebook.com/share/1B2ejFV3SW/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19UmxSJ9BA/ ☆Babydoll Deadbeat☆ are an emerging, South London-based post-punk, electronic, and noir-pop four-piece band known for their high-energy underground live shows. The four members met at university and started playing together in London, quickly making a name for themselves in local venues like The Windmill Brixton and The GeorgeTavern. They describe their sound with influences from trip-hop, techno, post-punk, and what has been called "ethereal, guttural, slutpunk lyricism" https://instagram.com/babydolldeadbeat?rpxt=MXNza2ltZjM5YW1jcA%3D%3D https://youtu.be/sLTxWqATbmM?is=DdZwhFh4pTLCiWHt https://youtu.be/nKVJtmqEYf0?is=hccWIw5kJHJqxY8L French Toast is a fresh, dynamic band playing a fusion of indie, garage, rock and soul. All underscored with a rich vein of raw energy punk: musically, philosophically, and politically.Heavy guitar riffs keyboard synth and an infectious beat scaffold a truly vocal and physical performance: their energy spreads at speed throughout the crowd. The sound somehow remains melodic despite the high energy deliv...

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Sun 16 May 2027Doors 19:30

Green Note Presents: Jessie Reid

The Lexington · London

Jessie Reid is a Shropshire-based singer-songwriter whose soulful, folk-inspired music has been featured on Made in Chelsea, Love Island and BBC 6 Music. With over 20 million Spotify streams, she played Glastonbury Acoustic Stage 2024 and continues to captivate audiences with her distinctive percussive guitar style and evocative songwriting. Her fingerstyle guitar playing has drawn comparisons with the likes of Ben Howard, RY X, Lucy Rose and Nick Mulvey. Jessie has provided main tour support for Steph Strings, Louden Wainwright III and Dan Owen on their UK tours. With her unique percussive style of ‘laptap’ guitar playing, Jessie has become a firm Sofar Sounds favourite, performing over 50 Sofar shows across three continents. She had an exciting summer in 2025, appearing at Green Man, Kendal Calling, Moseley Folk Festival, Between the Trees and Found Festival. Jessie has also previously appeared at 110 Above Festival, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Camper Calling and Timber Festival. Jessie’s new album ‘Little Sparks’ was released in February 2026, with support from ‘Fresh Folk’ Spotify Editorial and BBC Radio 6 Music. She successfully completed her first 15 date headline...

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Sat 19 Jun 2027Doors 19:30

Razors

The Lexington · London

UXB Music Promotion & Sounds of The Suburbs Records present https://www.facebook.com/share/1B2ejFV3SW/ https://www.facebook.com/share/19UmxSJ9BA/ Formed in 1977 in Hamburg, ☆Razors☆ are a german punk band from the first hour. With interruptions and changes in the composition, the band is still active. Feller, Gott & Schwabe began together in the summer of 1977 under the influence of the emerging wave of punk music. Till May 1978 they rehearsed without a singer. Danker was the singer they found. He stayed only three days to rehearse the set until the first real concert. This took place during the Grünspan-concert series in Hamburg. Razors were now actively contributing to the environment of the Krawall 2000, one of the important early punk stores in Hamburg. they played there regularly. Their debut single 'Christ Child/Enemy' released in 1979 the band itself produced and distributed it. The next two releases were published by the Cologne label Rock-O-Rama. 1981 the band broke the contract with Rock-O-Rama and changed to Konnekschen for two publications. The singer left the band to take care of his children and Lui from Napalm took the vocals for some concerts. Razors remained i...

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